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Chapter Four

Pansy and Blaise waited with anticipation as the door to the Head Boy compartment slowly slid open. What they saw made their jaws drop. Draco Malfoy strode out of the compartment with a big goofy grin on his face. Malfoys aren't goofy- ever. They smirk, hell yes, grimace, most likely, but grin, hell no. When Draco spotted Pansy and Blaise gaping at him he desperately tried…and failed to muster a smirk. Blaise shook his head in dismay, what had that Ginerva Weasley gone and done to Draco? If the Slytherin's saw Draco in this state, they'd mutiny. Blaise needed to restore Draco's usual state of being- cold, menacing, and demanding. Unfortunately, his attempt to return a scowl upon Draco's face severely backfired. As Draco walked past Blaise and Pansy, Blaise pinched Draco's shapely bum.

"Oi! Drake, doesn't your best mate Blaise get a goodbye kiss too?

Whirling around, Draco smirked. 'Ah, he's back,' thought Blaise. Draco walked up to Blaise and pulled him into an earth-shattering kiss. He walked away chortling and smirking. Ah, well, at least Blaise did something right.

A stunned Blaise turned to Pansy, "I think I'm in love."

Pansy snorted, "I should be jealous." Pansy then grabbed Blaise for a kiss of her own, crashing her lips into his. She ground her hips against his seductively.

"Still in love with Draco?"

"Yep, I think I need more convincing," responded Blaise. Pansy rolled her eyes, and pulled Blaise into the compartment. Where they found Ginny Weasley in a similar state as Draco. Blaise was about to open his mouth and say something, but Pansy cut in.

"Don't even think about it, Blaise."

"Think about what?" said Blaise feigning innocence.

As Blaise, Damien, Ginny and Pansy sat in the carriages pulled by the thestrals, Ginny wondered aloud why Draco couldn't come with them.

"It's because of that oaf Hagrid. He isn't hasn't arrived at Hogwarts yet, so they Head Boy and Girl have to lead the first years on the boats. I hope they drown the tetchy ones," replied Blaise.

"Oh that's because he's on business for the Order of, er…of, on! On order of Dumbledore. Dumbledore reckons Hagrid should catch a few animals for his classes. And he's not an oaf," Ginny finished lamely.

Ginny was in silent agony; she almost exposed that Hagrid was working for the Order of Phoenix. Ginny felt awful for almost betraying Hagrid, as he had been nothing but nice to her.

"Gin, we already know about the Order of Phoenix. You don't have to cover-up for Hagrid," stated Damien.

"W-what? How do you know about the Order?" sputtered Ginny.

"Don't be daft, Gin," commented Damien, "Our parents are Death Eaters and Voldemort has many connections. More than you could ever fathom. He knew once he came to power again, the Order would mobilize. Not to mention, you've just confirmed any lingering suspicions we might have had about the Order's resurgence.

"Oh," stated a dumbfounded Ginny, "Do, er, all the Slytherin's know?

"About half," interjected Blaise.

"Wow, there are so many Death Eaters," said Ginny. She did the calculations in her head, and unless there was about five dozen order members stashed away in the basement, each person in the Order were outnumbered four to one. Her eyes widened. All they Slytherins smirked at her.

"At least you know you've aligned yourself with the right side," commented Pansy while draping an arm over Ginny's shoulders.

"Yeah," said Ginny as she shifted uneasily in her seat. She just realised how hard this year was going to be. Last year, concealing the fact that she knew of the inner-workings of the Order was easier. Last year, she and her Slytherin friends were just getting to know each other, so politics took a back burner as they explored their newfound connections. But with the new development with Draco, Ginny's life was about to get complicated. As much as she disassociated herself from the Order of Phoenix, she still knew most of their secrets and blatantly refused to give any information to Voldemort. It wasn't her place; she wasn't a spy. A sudden horrifying thought occurred to Ginny…Snape. He was a spy, that must mean her knew of Draco's initiation! Ginny needed to speak with Draco as soon as possible. His safety and secrecy might be in danger if word got around to the Order and Dumbledore that Draco was a Death Eater. She wanted Draco here with her, to quell her rising fears and doubts. She wanted him to tell her that they could be together openly and happily in a world that would accept them and what they stood for. Ginny had a sneaking suspicion that she'd believe anything Draco told her, no matter how ludicrous. Ginny's musing was cut short as the carriages lurched to a halt.

"Do cheer up, Ginerva," said Damien lightly, pulling her from the carriage.

"Hey, will one of you please tell Draco I need to speak with him- its urgent."

"Gin, if you want to snog him, just intercept him as he comes back with the first years and ravage him behind that gargoyle there," said Pansy pointing to a particularly menacing statue.

"I am not in the mood for a snog!" Ginny practically yelled, "I just need to tell him something very important."

"All right, Gin. I'll tell him," said Blaise, "what's so important?"

"I can't tell you lot just yet," Ginny replied regretfully, as these three were her closest most trusted friends, "but I will tell you soon. This concern's Draco's safety, and I'd rather have him know first."

Damien, Blaise, and Pansy all looked quite shocked and worried, but refrained from pushing the subject. Ginny, at that moment, realised just how much valued and appreciated her friends. Whoever said Slytherin's weren't loyal must have been cracked in the head.

As they entered they entered the Great Hall, Ginny was reluctant to leave her friends in exchange for an angry Ron, who at that moment, was glaring at them from the Gryffindor table.

"I really love you guys," Ginny blurted out, "Thank you so much for being the best friends and Gryffindor could ask for."

'What is this, they day of love confessions,' Ginny thought to herself, 'well, as long as I don't get a snog after this confession, I should be good.'

Forgetting about their reputations, the Slytherin's smiled widely. "I love you too, Gin," squealed Pansy, giving her a hug, "don't let the other Gryff's get you down." Ginny in turn gave Blaise and Damien hugs and said goodbye as she headed towards the Gryffindor table.

"Ginny, wait up!" Ginny turned and saw Hermione running up.

"Hey, Hermi," Ginny said while glancing behind her bushy-haired friend, spotting her wind-swept boyfriend. Merlin he's gorgeous. He caught her eye and winked at her.

"Thanks for waiting, Gin," said Hermione. The two idly chatted as they made their way towards the Gryffindor table.

Ron glowered as Ginny sat down.

A/N Well, I hope this chappie was up to scratch. Sorry if it wasn't, if the next one doesn't make it better, sorry in advance. I had fun in the beginning of this chapter, if you couldn't tell! ;) Oh and, to my reviewers…THANK YOU! You all are so sweet.